Last time we talked a little about HR leading the way after a Reduction in Force (this ties into Step 6 where they will want a seat at our table). This author has been involved in many layoffs in the electronics industry in past decades.  These RIF’s led to a decline in loyalty and productivity.  Not much good ever came from the layoffs other than immediate economic relief.  Most of the companies in the seventies aren’t around anymore except for HP which wouldn’t reduce their employees.  They chose many other methods to reduce cost instead.  This might account for their longevity.

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